If you are looking for a delicious appetizer that no one will suspect is healthier, try these Goat Cheese Wontons! They have a secret ingredient that no one will suspect.
If you caught my last post, I shared this Jeweled Quinoa Salad. It is a recipe that I've been making for over six years, and it remains a favorite.
Today I've got another favorite for you - Goat Cheese Wontons.
I adore this recipe, which is one of my go-to appetizers. I make it often for football Saturdays, and I've been known to make a meal of it as well.
The recipe inspiration came from Clean Eating Magazine, but I lightened up the sauce and added seasonings. Since this recipe was originally made back in my CookingQuinoa.net days, I originally added quinoa in the cheese mixture.
This is a habit that has stuck, mostly because I feel like it helps me keep my portions under control. If you don't happen to have cooked quinoa on hand or don't like quinoa, feel free to leave it off. It won't impact the flavor a bit, just the nutritional profile.
If You Like These Goat Cheese Wontons You May Also Like:
- Quinoa Spring Rolls with Spicy Dipping Sauce
- Greek Meatballs with Feta Sauce
- Broiled Parmesan Tomatoes
- Oven Fried Taquitos with Lime Dipping Sauce
Goat Cheese Wontons
Ingredients
- 6 oz wonton wrappers
- 4 oz goat cheese
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 tablespoon basil chopped fine
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- Olive oil cooking spray
- ¼ cup fresh parmesan grated
- ½ cup roasted red peppers
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 T basil chopped
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine goat cheese, cooked quinoa, basil, red pepper, and garlic.
- Spread out wonton wrappers on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with olive oil. Put a teaspoon or two of the filling on each wrapper. Brush the edges with water and fold to form a triangle.
- Press the edges to close.
- When all of your wrappers are filled spray the tops with olive oil spray. Top with parmesan cheese. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, keeping a close eye on them towards the end. The wontons are done when they are a golden brown.
- To make the roasted red pepper sauce, combine red peppers, yogurt, basil, garlic, sea salt and pepper in your blender. Process until smooth.
Notes
Nutrition
Britt
Wow! I've never had wontons before, but this looks absolutely delicious! I will definitely be adding this my "to try" list. Especially because the calories aren't bad at all! Thanks~
Stacie
Those look so good! I'm a big fan of wontons. They are one of my favorite Asian dishes. I've never had them with goat cheese before.
Danielle
Ahhh! I need these in my life immediately! I LOVE the flavor of goat cheese, and it has a perfect consistency for wontons. Om nom nom.
Bill Sweeney
Wontons are a favorite in our house. I'm sure these would go over well in our house!
sara
These goat cheese wontons look so delicious! I love the dipping sauce as well. I will try this recipe next week at our New Years Party
Joely Smith
My love for goat cheese is seriously real! I love it when someone gives me another great way to use it! This wonton recipe is perfect, especially for upcoming holiday parties!
Claudia Krusch
These Goat Cheese Wontons will be perfect for my Holiday party this weekend. They look so delicious. I am sure they will be a big hit.
Ricci
I love a good wonton and these goat cheese ones will go with a lot of my fall/winter recipes! I need to try these soon!
Teri
Are wonton wrappers gluten free?
Carol Cassara
That's a lovely snack or appetizer when you have guests over! I think it's really awesome because it's not just healthy but it's tasty as well.
Stephanie Ziajka
This looks delicious! I can't wait to try these for a party.
Tatanisha Worthey
This looks super tasty! I love trying new ingredients in classic appetizers.
Sarah Bailey
Oh now these sound delicious I bet goats cheese goes so well inside them, I'll have to give making them a try for myself.
Lynndee
OMG! Those look delish! Wontons are one of my favorites to order at the Chinese restaurant, but I've never tried making them here at home. Thanks for the recipe. Looks so easy to make.
Cyn Gagen
You had me at goat cheese. These sound really delicious. I'm going to have to try them - maybe for NYE.
Heather
These sound fantastic. I would absolutely leave the quinoa in. I like snacking, but it gets me into trouble so having something a little heartier is a good thing.
Jennifer Van Huss
I have never really liked goat cheese until recently! I ate it so many times in the last little while, I think the taste is growing on me! These wontons sounds fabulous! I can't wait to try them!